ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) plays an increasingly important role in education. We must address the present and future challenges facing the world, and contribute to the development of more sustainable and resilient communities.
In this course, educators, trainers, and teachers will learn how to incorporate education for sustainable development (ESD) into their educational work with young people. It examines how ESD principles, values, concepts, policies, and practices are implemented in schools and how they affect children and young people. By the end of the course, participants will have up-to-date knowledge, tools, and methods for incorporating sustainable development into their classes. As a result, it strives to change students’ behavior and contribute to social progress.
The training is led in a process-oriented way, which means that content and methods are being adjusted to every group and its needs. You will experience different methods involving
cognitive thinking (short inputs, collecting knowledge)
emotional intelligence (teamwork, relation to everyday life), and
self-reflection (individual tasks, self-assessment exercises)
This mix provides a good learning experience and helps participants to be involved and achieve their own learning goals with the support of the trainer.
Education for Sustainable Development course at a glance
Learn about up-to-date theories on sustainability
Get to know methods and tools for ESD and create your own toolbox
Reflect on your role as an educator
Learn how to involve young people and realize together projects and initiatives on sustainability
Exchange good practices and discuss challenges with other educators
You’ll develop the following skills & competences:
Your Trainer
Bětka Wójcik
My name is Bětka and I work as a trainer and facilitator. Since 2010 I have been working with civil society organisations, individuals and groups across Europe and co-created projects and complex programs which empower young people, changemakers and communities.
I’m passionate about non-formal education, creating safe spaces for real exchange and learning together. My expertise includes dialogue and empathic communication (NVC), youth empowerment, competency-oriented learning, civic and non-formal education.
Several years ago I came across Nonviolent Communication and it was a real game changer for me. It became the essence of my life and work with people. At my work I can observe how it changes people’s lives, relationships and communities.
Daily Program:
Monday
Getting to know each other
Introduction, individual expectations, and learning goals
Building common ground
Living, teaching, and learning in a complex world
Tuesday
Sustainable Development Theories
Introduction to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
Competences in ESD
SDGs in education
Wednesday
Basis of facilitation with connection to ESD (experiential learning, building methods, role of facilitator, holistic facilitation)
How to create initiatives and projects on sustainability together with young people?
Youth participation – supporting young people in learning and action
Thursday
Tools and methods – how to teach sustainability (educational resources on different topics)
Sustainable development on different levels at my school/organisation
My personal ESD toolbox
Friday
Personal sustainability – resilience and self-care in education
Summary and evaluation
Leisure Time Activities
Participants are offered many free leisure activities in the afternoon, including:
A visit to the botanical garden
Beach volleybal
Surf trial lesson
*paid activity
Salsa lesson
Yoga session
On the weekend we can organise:
A visit to Loro Parque, the world’s Nº 1 zoo
A fun day at Siam Park – the water kingdom of Europe
A travel day to the neighbouring island La Gomera, the hippie paradise
A hiking trip to magic Masca valley
An excursion to the Nº 1 destination of the Canary Islands: the Teide National Park
